Youth Engagement Practitioner

About the Program

Embedded Youth Outreach Program (EYOP) is s a Victoria Police led program, designed to support young people who come into contact with police.

This includes young people who are:

• in custody or have a history of offending,
• disengaged from school, peers and family,
• involved in high-risk behaviours,
• victims of crime.

Engagement with the EYOP starts at first police contact with at-risk youth. The EYOP aims to engage with these at-risk young people and their families to assess their needs, before further offences or serious crimes take place.

The program provides young people with support and referrals to services tailored to their individual needs. It also refers young victims of crime to support services and works with them to reduce the likelihood of future victimisation.

About the role

In this role you will be required to work both operational (3.00pm to 11.00pm) shifts within the Caroline Springs police station itself, when Victoria Police members attend calls to young people, the aim of the role is to attend alongside collaboratively and provide engagement. Following operational shifts, you also complete following non-operational shifts (10:00am to 6:00pm)where you complete all necessary follow-up and admin tasks.

The idea is to help engage with a more youth focused approach, to help de-escalate situations and provide better engagement. This can allow for proper assessment, working out what the young people might need in terms of wider support and in cases where young people are new to police, intervening early to reduce the likelihood of future contact with the justice system.

The role has a primary focus on the young people however there may also be an element of family engagement to help ensure that support provided is holistic and takes into account family dynamics and circumstances.

EYOP Practitioner and Police work side by side Victoria Police member say: ". . .the EYOP Youth Practitioners way of thinking helps us, for example, different approaches can help with some kids…the fact that they (the EYOP Youth practitioners) don't have that 'copperish' approach, can assist in that engagement…"**

Roster:

Week 1:

Saturday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Sunday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Monday 10:00am-6:00pm

Week 2:

Monday 10.00am- 6.00pm

Friday 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Demonstrated experience and qualifications:

• Qualifications in social work, community services or youth work.
• Solid, demonstrated knowledge and experience engaging with young people.
• Understanding trauma, family dynamics, offending behaviour, victimisation, high risk behaviours and the challenges faced by young people today.
• Knowledge of the supports available to young people to help support them in the long term.
• Prior case management, administrative, communication, and collaboration skills.

For more information check out the Position Description available here:  Youth Engagement Practitioner PD Various E AW

What we offer:

• SCHADS level 5 position with all the penalty rates associated to shifts outside of normal hours.
• Base hourly rates of $51 per hour plus penalty rates.
• Fixed term parental leave position till October 5th 2026.
• Operational shifts worked from the police station at Caroline Springs and non-operational shifts worked from our Sunshine office or from home.
• Ongoing training opportunities including opportunities to undertake free Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.
• 24/7 out of hours support offered by the AV after hours program.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.

Ready to take the next step:

Closing date: Sunday 23rd November.

All you need to do is click APPLY wherever you see this advertisement which will take you to the application portal.

To support your application, please provide us with a resume, along with a 1-page cover letter that describes you and your passion for working with young people and alongside police in this community outreach program.

To discuss the details or find out more please contact Emma Norgate, EYOP Coordinator  using the subject line: Youth Engagement Practitioner - enquiry

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

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Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.